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as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?
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as in vicinities
an adjoining region or space
we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome
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Recent Examples of neighborhoods
One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The scope of destruction has become clearer as people slowly have regained access to neighborhoods, often only to find their homes in tatters or washed away completely.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The 2,400-acre resort sprawls over 70 charming neighborhoods with over 1,000 vacation rentals just right for Thanksgiving getaways.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Many neighborhoods have no electricity or running water.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The vessel’s eight neighborhoods range from the young-family focused Surfside to the adults-only Hideaway.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
During the pandemic, there was an explosion of people living in tattered recreational vehicles parked in neighborhoods and industrial stretches.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Try a walking tour Run by local history enthusiasts John Adams and his son Chris, Discover the Past leads several educational and entertaining guided walks through Victoria’s downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The scope of destruction has become clearer as people slowly have regained access to neighborhoods, often only to find their homes in tatters or washed away completely.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The 2,400-acre resort sprawls over 70 charming neighborhoods with over 1,000 vacation rentals just right for Thanksgiving getaways.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Many neighborhoods have no electricity or running water.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The vessel’s eight neighborhoods range from the young-family focused Surfside to the adults-only Hideaway.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
During the pandemic, there was an explosion of people living in tattered recreational vehicles parked in neighborhoods and industrial stretches.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Try a walking tour Run by local history enthusiasts John Adams and his son Chris, Discover the Past leads several educational and entertaining guided walks through Victoria’s downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhoods
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Both chambers of Congress are scheduled, however, to be in their home states and districts until after the election, as lawmakers focus on campaigning.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company has expanded its clientele to over 200 schools located in 21 different districts.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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That's because most Americans, including in the communities ravaged by the massive storm, lack flood insurance.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the Biden administration warned that pausing the rule would harm downwind states and tribal communities that live near power plants.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The storm struck Florida last week, then plowed through several states in the Southeast, flooding towns and killing more than 160 people.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Digital has also allowed moviegoers in smaller towns to have the same high-quality experiences as in theaters in top cities, said Taffetani.Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Explore more deals for more cities here.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The new California law allowing the exception for the private club members comes after California lawmakers spent years unsuccessfully pushing to extend the last call for drinks in a few cities.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Several villages in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim district have been inundated by water from upstream runoffs, local media reported Thursday.Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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There, since 2021, 9 villages have been created with a total of 1,217 beds and villages ranging in size from 74 units to 224 units.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Neighborhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhoods. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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